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Elevate your getaway with a scenic hotel that defines sophistication
When the first Accor hotels were established in the 1960s and 1970s, they were truly pioneering. Among the first affordable holiday accommodations in Europe, they put high-quality facilities and service at the heart of everything. The innovative brand now delivers a diverse portfolio of exceptional hotels in more than 110 different countries.
What better tour operator than British Airways Holidays, with its passion for delivering exceptional getaways to some of the best Accor hotels around the globe. British Airways Holidays offers great value holidays, with quality and peace of mind, along with Atol protection from the moment you book, a dedicated 24/7 helpline during your trip and a generous checked baggage allowance per person.
Planning your next getaway and looking for inspiration? Book your perfect escape with British Airways Holidays to any one of these wonderful hotels to make holiday memories that last a lifetime.
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel
You'd be forgiven for being distracted while teeing off at the Almenara Golf Club on the southernmost tip of Spain. The verdant Los Alcornocales Natural Park, which neighbours its Dave Thomas-designed greens, provides the serene backdrop for both the course and the SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel. Tropical gardens wrap around an infinity pool and family pool, and the fantastic spa gives guests the chance to indulge in a hydrothermal circuit that comprises a Jacuzzi, a hammam, hot and cold plunge pools, a 20m-long indoor pool and Thai and Shiatsu massages. Keen to get active? You can enjoy a game of padel or tennis at the property's Racquet Centre, and there are activities for the whole family ranging from watersports at The Beach Club to hiking.
After working up an appetite you can look forward to oloroso wine and dishes made with Andalusian ingredients such as the local payoya goats cheese at Cortijo Santa María 1962, led by Michelin-star chef Nicolas Isnard. For something more casual, dine at the Society Clubhouse or enjoy slow-cooked barbecue at Marxa Chiringuito. There's also a contemporary take on traditional Spanish sharing plates at the uber-stylish Ixo Tapas & Bar, which also features live music and a traditional Andalusian atmosphere. The hotel's contemporary studios and suites, with their lovely terracotta touches, top off this exceptional stay – expect luxuries like freestanding bathtubs and foliage-fringed terraces.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Tucked at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in the heart of Whistler, sheer luxury meets the spirit of adventure at this two Michelin keys Canadian retreat, home to an Audubon-certified golf course, thoughtfully appointed rooms and views of Whistler Valley, and with seamless access to North America's largest ski resort from its gondola.
There are many perks that come with the Fairmont Gold Experience, its 'hotel within a hotel' concept, an exclusive hideaway featuring private check-in, dedicated lounge access, a concierge service and elevated, complementary culinary offerings – including all-day snacks – tucked away in a private sanctuary.
After a day on the slopes, its ski valet service handles guests' equipment and the Vida Spa will help you unwind with its Ayurvedic body treatments. And afterwards, sink into one of the hotel's cedar-barrel saunas. Want to strengthen those skiers' legs? Try a gym session or a yoga stretch at the hotel's Health Club. You can also tap into a wide range of outdoor activities – from hiking to mountain biking – via The Whistler Experience Guide programme.
When it's time to dine, you have the choice of six on-site restaurants whose culinary repertoires range from such tableside theatrics as flambé gin soup, served in The Grill Room, to Bavarian-inspired dishes at The Chalet or a quick and satisfying bite at Portobello. Post dinner, you can toast your holiday with quaffable Blackcomb Gin cocktails, served from The Mallard Lounge.
Orient Express La Minerva
If you're going to see Rome in style, where else better to do it than from this 17th century building where the service is unparalleled and where famous writers such as Herman Melville, as well as artists and aristocrats, have graced its storied halls?
The first Orient Express hotel in the world instantly wows with its fusion of centuries-spanning history and artist-architect Hugo Toro's designed interiors. Expect Roman columns and sculptures, original marble statues by sculptor Rinaldo Rinaldi and 93 contemporary Italian rooms and suites imbued with luxurious textures and Art Deco motifs. Adding to the hotel's prestige is its enviable location, just minutes away from the Pantheon in Piazza della Minerva, a location famed for the original Egyptian obelisk carried by the renowned Bernini-designed elephant statue.
Head to La Minerva Bar, the hotel's lobby lounge for a light lunch or dinner beneath its restored glass and iron roof, and ascend to the seventh floor to discover Gigi Rigolatto Roma, the most exciting rooftop restaurant and bar in the city. The ambience is elegant, the panoramic views – including the unmistakable dome of St Peter's Basilica – are staggering and the whole hotel experience is decidedly opulent.
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Orient Express La Minerva with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*.
*Full balance is due four weeks before departure for short-haul holidays and seven weeks for long-haul. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply
